Recipients of Social Security retirement, SSDI, and SSI benefits can now check when their next payment is due, allowing them to better manage their monthly expenses and budget accurately.
According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the next round of payments for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and retirement benefits is scheduled for September 25th. This will be the last payment for September, and it will not include Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients, who will have to wait until October 1st.
Payment Schedule for SSDI and Retirement Benefits
Beneficiaries who are eligible for SSDI or retirement benefits but did not receive payments on September 3rd, 11th, or 18th, can expect their next check or direct deposit on September 25th. The SSA outlines a few eligibility requirements for receiving this payment:
- You applied and were approved for Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
- You did not violate any SSA rules.
- Your birth date falls between the 21st and the 31st of the month.
- You are not an SSI recipient.
- You did not receive benefits before May 1997.
SSI Payment Coming on October 1st
For those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the next payment is scheduled for October 1st, reducing the waiting period for SSI recipients.
Average Payment Amounts
The upcoming payments do not yet reflect the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), meaning the amounts will remain the same. Here are the current average and maximum amounts for each category:
- Social Security Retirement: Average monthly benefit of $1,920, with a maximum of $4,873 for those who have reached Full Retirement Age.
- SSDI: Average payment of $1,539 (approximately $1,540), with a maximum of $3,822.
- SSI: Maximum payment of $943 for individuals and $1,415 for married couples, with an average payout of $698.
For retirees, the largest payments can reach $4,873 per month, but such high amounts are rare. SSDI beneficiaries can receive up to $3,822, similar to retirees at Full Retirement Age.
By planning around these upcoming payment dates, Social Security recipients can better manage their finances as we approach the end of the month.